New research suggests that during breast-tissue development, a transcription factor called SLUG plays a role in regulating stem cell function. It also determines whether breast cells will mature into luminal or basal cells. Studying factors, such as SLUG, that regulate stem-cell activity and breast-cell identity are important for understanding how breast tumors arise and develop into different subtypes. Ultimately, this knowledge may help the development of novel ...
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